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James Donaldson on Mental Health - Social media influencer Tucker Genal has died, family says

James Donaldson on Mental Health - Social media influencer Tucker Genal has died, family says

Genal's brothers remembered him on social media.



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Social media influencer Tucker Genal has died, according to a joint Instagram post from his brothers Carson Genal and Connor Genal on Monday.


The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that Tucker Genal died by suicide on Dec. 11, 2025. He was 31. 


Carson Genal and Connor Genal, who are also social media influencers, remembered their brother in the joint Instagram post, shared Dec. 15.



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"I don't even know where to begin," Carson Genal wrote in the post's caption, alongside several images of the brothers together and with fellow creator Korie Mckennedy. "You were my best friend and an even better big brother, my entire life I've spent looking up to you and trying to follow in your footsteps because you were always my hero."


He continued, "I know one thing is for certain and that is that I will continue to spend the rest of my life looking up to you until we meet again."


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Carson Genal called his brother "the kindest person I've ever met and the greatest brother that anyone could have ever asked for," adding, "We love you and will miss you eternally Tucker."


The post also requested privacy for Tucker Genal's family "as we mourn and begin to navigate life without him."


"We are deeply grateful for the kindness and understanding shown to our family," it read.


Prior to his death, Tucker Genal had amassed 2.6 million followers on TikTok, where he frequently documented his day-to-day life and shared videos of himself taking part in various challenges and games with his brothers.


The content creator also had nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram, where he shared snapshots of his daily life.


In his most recent TikTok post, shared last week, Tucker Genal shared a photo from every month of 2025, along with the caption, "Wish I could relive some of these moments twice."



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Fans and fellow content creators mourned Tucker Genal in the comments of his final post, with influencer and boxer Bryce Hall commenting, "One of the nicest dudes I've met in LA, Rest easy brother."


ABC News has reached out to Tucker Genal's family for comment.


If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide — free, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text the national lifeline at 988.


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